Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; July 17, 2008
On Saturday, 12-07-2008, the police came to my house to serve a Section 111 Criminal Procedure Code notice, harassing my family and demanding my presence at the IPK Kuala Lumpur (Federal Territories Police headquarters) at 2pm on Monday, 14-07-2008 despite an earlier agreement with my lawyers for me to come to the IPK on Monday 14-07-2008. On the next day, Sunday, the police also served an ex-parte court order, prohibiting me from physically being within 5 km from the Parliament on Monday 14-07-2008. As you can see, my house and the IPK KL are within 5 km radius from the parliament building. The court order effectively put me under house arrest on Monday and at the same time prevented me from going to the IPK.
On Monday, 14-07-2008, the presence of police personnel outside the compound of my house strengthened our suspicions that they would be prepared to arrest me as soon as I left the compound of my residence, on the pretext of me violating the court order. The issue here, is which order should I comply with, the ex-parte court order or the Section 111 notice from the police?
On the same day, the police through the Investigating Officer, one DSP Jude Pereira wrote and faxed to my lawyer at about 1.06pm, informing that I was required to be present at the IPK KL on Wednesday, 16-07-2008 at 2.00 pm to assist with the investigation. I conveyed my agreement to the appointment and it was communicated to the police through my solicitor, Messrs S.N Nair and Partners via telephone and letter on the same day.
On Wednesday, 16-07-2008, I was at the Anti Corruption Agency (BPR) head office to record my statement pursuant to the police report lodged by me at IPK Shah Alam on 01-07-2008, against the Attorney General Gani Patail and the Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan for their involvement in the fabrication of evidence way back in 1998. To ensure that we will be able to attend the appointment with the police at 2pm, we cut short our statement at the BPR’s office, and this fact was clearly conveyed to the BPR officers present.
At about 12.45 pm, the IO, DSP Jude Pereira called Mr Nair to confirm about our attendance and Mr. Nair confirmed that we would attend that 2pm appointment. We were about to have a quick lunch at my house before proceeding to the IPK. 5 minutes later, we were ambushed by a team of masked and heavily armed police personnel near my house.
I was arrested and brought to the IPK. I cooperated fully with the police by giving my cautioned statement from 2.30 pm to about 7.30 pm. At this particular point, the IO and the other officers handling this case were doing their job professionally. I was then given assurances by Assistant Commissioner of Police Razali and later Senior Assistant Commissioner II Khor (through my lawyer) that I would be released on police bail on the same day.
However, later on, upon my return from Kuala Lumpur General Hospotal (HKL), the IO, DSP Jude Pereira informed me and my lawyers that I will be detained and put in the police lock-up overnight for the purpose of recording a further statement in the morning.
I and my lawyers protested, giving our undertaking that we will be back anytime required by the police to continue with the recording of the statement, and there was no need for me to be detained overnight, and that I should be released on police bail. The police, through the IO were adamant that I should be detained and put in the police lock-up overnight, despite them knowing about my physical condition. I had to spend the night sleeping on a cold cement floor, which aggravated my back injury which was due to the beating I received from the then IGP, Tan Sri Rahim Nor on 20th September, 1998.
This morning, after a short statement that was recorded for about 30 minutes, I was released on police bail. I was in pain and had to immediately receive some medical treatment upon my return home.
I now wish to deal with the statement of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director, Dato Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin as appeared in Utusan Malaysia today, inter alia
“Pasukan khas bertopeng polis terpaksa memintas kenderaan DSAI di Bukit Segambut di sini dan menahan Anwar ekoran tindakan Penasihat PKR itu mengubah haluan kenderaannya pada saat-saat tempoh yang diberi kepadanya untuk menyerah diri kepada polis pada pukul 2 petang ini hampir berakhir”
This is a blatant lie from the CID director to cover up their shameful act of abuse of police powers. I have given the assurances and had just informed the IO 5 minutes before the disgraceful ambush by the police through my lawyer who was with me in the same car.
In addition to the above, the Deputy Home Minister, Wan Farid said, as reported in Star Online that, I “went voluntarily to the police car without any incident.” Again, this is also a blatant lie by the government.
I take to task the IGP for this abuse of police power against me through the events I’ve narrated above. It appears that the events of the last few days, the nature of my unwarranted arrest, my overnight incarceration which was actually absolutely unnecessary, were an act of personal vengeance against me in retaliation to the reports I lodged earlier against him, which are now being investigated by the ACA.
DNA
I have reasonable grounds for having no confidence in the system. In the course of the trial of the false allegations of sodomy in 1998, DNA evidence was fabricated and used against me. The persons responsible for the fabrication then were the IGP, SAC Rodwan and the AG, are new key players in this investigation.
Until now, I have been denied access to the police report made by the accuser against me.
My accuser is still under police protection and as such, any fabrication is possible if they take my DNA. My decision to refuse a DNA test is taken through advice of my lawyers and DNA experts, both local and overseas.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Malaysian blogger charged with defaming deputy PM's wife
KUALA LUMPUR--A prominent Malaysian blogger was charged with defamation Thursday over a sworn statement in which he linked the deputy prime minister's wife to a sensational murder.
Abdul Razak Baginda, a close friend of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, has been charged with abetting the murder of 28-year-old Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu, whose body was blown up with explosives.
Two police officers from an elite force, whose duties included guarding the prime minister and Najib, were also charged with the killing.
Police on Thursday charged Raja Petra Kamaruddin, founder and editor of the Malaysia Today website, after he lodged a statement in court last month linking Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor with the murder.
"He will be facing three charges for criminal defamation on the two colonels and Rosmah, the deputy prime minister's wife," the blogger's wife Marina Lee told reporters.
The military personnel were mentioned in Raja Petra's statement, but are not facing any charges.
Najib -- who is heir apparent to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi -- has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying he had never even met the murdered woman, and that it was an attempt to tarnish his political career.
Raja Petra, 57, arrived at police headquarters to face the charges, in a defiant mood and accompanied by supporters and fellow bloggers.
"I am ready to face my day in court," he told reporters.
Raja Petra already faces a sedition charge after an article he wrote in May which also implicated Najib and his wife in the case.
The trial on that charge will begin on October 6. If convicted, he faces three years in jail.
Abdul Razak Baginda, a close friend of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, has been charged with abetting the murder of 28-year-old Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu, whose body was blown up with explosives.
Two police officers from an elite force, whose duties included guarding the prime minister and Najib, were also charged with the killing.
Police on Thursday charged Raja Petra Kamaruddin, founder and editor of the Malaysia Today website, after he lodged a statement in court last month linking Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor with the murder.
"He will be facing three charges for criminal defamation on the two colonels and Rosmah, the deputy prime minister's wife," the blogger's wife Marina Lee told reporters.
The military personnel were mentioned in Raja Petra's statement, but are not facing any charges.
Najib -- who is heir apparent to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi -- has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying he had never even met the murdered woman, and that it was an attempt to tarnish his political career.
Raja Petra, 57, arrived at police headquarters to face the charges, in a defiant mood and accompanied by supporters and fellow bloggers.
"I am ready to face my day in court," he told reporters.
Raja Petra already faces a sedition charge after an article he wrote in May which also implicated Najib and his wife in the case.
The trial on that charge will begin on October 6. If convicted, he faces three years in jail.
DAP : RM 800 million ringgit MV Agusta scandal
Lim Guan Eng has called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the RM 800 million ringgit MV Agusta scandal to determine how Proton lost RM 500 million when it could have earned RM 300 million.
DAP agrees with the call by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the RM 800 million ringgit MV Agusta scandal to fully disclose mismanagement and financial misjudgments by Proton Holdings Bhd, action against those responsible and new measures to be implemented against such weaknesses. This follows the shocking announcement by Harley Davidson Inc two days ago that it will purchase Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta, once owned by Proton Holdings Bhd, for US$109 million (RM352 million), making the total sale proceeds of RM 800million.
For the full press statement, please go to here
DAP agrees with the call by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the RM 800 million ringgit MV Agusta scandal to fully disclose mismanagement and financial misjudgments by Proton Holdings Bhd, action against those responsible and new measures to be implemented against such weaknesses. This follows the shocking announcement by Harley Davidson Inc two days ago that it will purchase Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta, once owned by Proton Holdings Bhd, for US$109 million (RM352 million), making the total sale proceeds of RM 800million.
For the full press statement, please go to here
Malaysia considers removing leader of (UMNO)
Malaysia's ruling party has launched a first round of meetings that will determine whether it keeps Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as its chief.
About 19,000 branches in the United Malays National Organisation party began the meetings. They will continue nationwide through next month.
The meetings will discuss preparations for the party's congress in December, when Mr Abdullah intends to defend his party presidency.
The talks will be watched for signs of whether members support Mr Abdullah's plan to hand power to his deputy in mid-2010.
Some officials say the transition period should be wrapped up sooner.
About 19,000 branches in the United Malays National Organisation party began the meetings. They will continue nationwide through next month.
The meetings will discuss preparations for the party's congress in December, when Mr Abdullah intends to defend his party presidency.
The talks will be watched for signs of whether members support Mr Abdullah's plan to hand power to his deputy in mid-2010.
Some officials say the transition period should be wrapped up sooner.
HINDRAF 18 Point demands remains, KP Samy and Raidu, pls stop 'behind scene' amendments Hindraf 18 Point Demands
By G.Kanchana
I refer to the statement made by K.P.Samy (Makkal Osai 15/07/08 Pg. 2 )
“Who is the true warrior” ? (Poorata Waathi )
Mr. K.P. Samy in order to defend Datuk Subramaniam has succeeded in exposing to the entire nation the secret collusion of some who tried to compromise the 18 point demands of Hindraf.
Which is the truth Mr. K.P.Samy :-
The Hindraf 18 point demands which were carefully drafted without ‘fear or favour’ to portray, reflect and incorporate the true marginalisation and discrimination of the Indians in the past 50 years, which was presented openly to the Prime Minister at Putrajaya on 12/08/07, attended and witnessed by about 5000 people.
OR
The so called memo which was, altered, adjusted and modified thus compromising the true demands and grievances of the Indians that was apparently handed over to the Prime Minister ‘behind closed doors presumably’ at some point of time by Datuk Subramaniam .
Who gave these perpetrators the right to covertly manipulate the one and only Hindraf 18 point demands which since November 25th 2007 Rally, has been proven to be wholeheartedly accepted by Indians. Who is Raidu to act as coordinator when he clearly has no status to do so.
Who are the others who called themselves ‘Hindraf ’ who had conspired and schemed in this intrusion of the 18 point demands. Who are the so called established and reputable legal firm that assisted in this invasion. The Hindraf 18 point demands are not to be manipulated, it speaks the truth although unacceptable by some who have been compliant all the while.
The Federal Constitution of Malaysia that enshrines the rights of the people of this nation was battered and distorted to emphasise the special powers of a certain group but at the same time infringing and contravening the rights of many others. We will not allow a similar manipulation and violation to the Hindraf 18 Point Demands that we “Makkal Sakthi” are holding close to our hearts and working very hard to achieve.
Why an attempt to change the 18 point demands?
The Kg Medan incident did happen, just like many unanswered deaths in police custody and likewise issues. Why turn a blind eye on these issues? We have a right to know what actually took place. Any unlawful death has to be answerable. An inquiry will reveal the true nature of the incidence, unless of course the truth is unacceptable by some. It took us nearly 30 years to ask the questions on ‘Maika Holdings Funds” and yet no answers. We cannot wait another 50 years to demand an inquiry into Kg Medan issue, it’s now or never. If Datuk Subramaniam is indeed exceptional within the MIC he must show his support to the Indian community first by answering the much frequent and repeated question of what happened to the ‘Maika Holdings Funds’. Otherwise we have no choice but to keep believing MIC is no different from the Government when it comes to accountability and transparency, or even worse.
Asking for compensation instead for the victims, is shameful and degrading. Can any amount of money close the chapter (unanswered) on the Kg Medan incident or bring back the lost lives. Will it make any better the suffering of those injured and traumatised by the terrible incident. This compensation request seems to imply that “the Indians if thrown a few pennies will shut up”. It’s no longer the case, not after November 25th 2007 awakening.
Why the fear in questioning the Malay privileges. The Federal Constitution declares equality amongst it citizens. Didn’t we the Indians shed our blood for the independence of this country? Didn’t we work equally hard and contribute to the prosperity and development of this great nation? Are we lesser off people than others?. Why then are we still being told not to question the Malay privileges?. The fear and inhibitions of the Indians got washed off with ‘chemical laced water’ on November 25th 2007.
Yet again the Indians are being coerced not to question the Malay privileges. Exactly what the MIC ‘mandores’ have been doing the last 50 years.
On another point, why Mr. K.P.Samy do you wish to portray Datuk Subramaniam as
a hero behind the Hindraf struggle for the Indians when such recognition deservingly belongs to those incarcerated for upholding justice and the rights of the Indians and the people “Makkal Sakthi” who are the true heroes alongside the remarkable bravery of many uprising heroines.
If passing a memo ‘behind the scene’ to the PM and receiving promises from the PM “just before elections” indicates warriorship ‘Poorata Waathi’ then you are truly testing the intelligence of the Indians. I quote Uthaya’s words here “You can fool some Indians some of the time but you can’t fool all the Indians all of the time”. The support and efforts presumably by Datuk Subramaniam has to be seen to be believed, he should come forth and declare support for Hindraf and the 18 point demands. Until then there are many who will presume that he, like many others in MIC has his own interest to protect first.
How can we ever believe or trust Datuk Sri Samy Velu to be in dialogues with the government for the release of the Hindraf 5 leaders, when early upon the arrest he declared the PM to have done the right thing. What a contradiction ! Where is the truth here Mr. Samys ????
History shows there is only one person in ISA detention who had fought for Human Rights and the Indians vehemently without ‘fear or favour’ for many years now and continues to do so from within his cell. We believe the person who did not sign the so called secret document was P.Uthayakumar. He is a man of principles unwilling to compromise in the name of Indians. ‘Ondre solvar, ondre saivar’ ( his words are his actions) Even today he will not beg or negotiate for his release. “Who is the true Warrior (Poorata Waathi)” here????
Hindraf ‘Makkal Sakthi’ will follow this approach and through its chairman P.Waytha Moorthy, the Coordinators and Supporters the struggle will carry on.
Mr. K.P. Samy, you “or those behind you” have done a wonderful deed in bailing and supporting those detained after the rally. For this we truly appreciate your contribution towards the Indian struggle.
What ever said and done there is only one Hindarf “Makkal Sakthi” and one 18 Point Demands… not what took place “ BEHIND THE SCENES”.
Vaalga Hindraf ‘Maakal Sakthi’.
ps.. refer to the attached link original version of 18 point demands by Hindraf to PM
http://malaysianindiantoday.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/18-point-demands-of-hindraf-supporters/
and at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/70544 on the news of 18 demands in Mkini.
by Hindraf Makkal Sakthi
I refer to the statement made by K.P.Samy (Makkal Osai 15/07/08 Pg. 2 )
“Who is the true warrior” ? (Poorata Waathi )
Mr. K.P. Samy in order to defend Datuk Subramaniam has succeeded in exposing to the entire nation the secret collusion of some who tried to compromise the 18 point demands of Hindraf.
Which is the truth Mr. K.P.Samy :-
The Hindraf 18 point demands which were carefully drafted without ‘fear or favour’ to portray, reflect and incorporate the true marginalisation and discrimination of the Indians in the past 50 years, which was presented openly to the Prime Minister at Putrajaya on 12/08/07, attended and witnessed by about 5000 people.
OR
The so called memo which was, altered, adjusted and modified thus compromising the true demands and grievances of the Indians that was apparently handed over to the Prime Minister ‘behind closed doors presumably’ at some point of time by Datuk Subramaniam .
Who gave these perpetrators the right to covertly manipulate the one and only Hindraf 18 point demands which since November 25th 2007 Rally, has been proven to be wholeheartedly accepted by Indians. Who is Raidu to act as coordinator when he clearly has no status to do so.
Who are the others who called themselves ‘Hindraf ’ who had conspired and schemed in this intrusion of the 18 point demands. Who are the so called established and reputable legal firm that assisted in this invasion. The Hindraf 18 point demands are not to be manipulated, it speaks the truth although unacceptable by some who have been compliant all the while.
The Federal Constitution of Malaysia that enshrines the rights of the people of this nation was battered and distorted to emphasise the special powers of a certain group but at the same time infringing and contravening the rights of many others. We will not allow a similar manipulation and violation to the Hindraf 18 Point Demands that we “Makkal Sakthi” are holding close to our hearts and working very hard to achieve.
Why an attempt to change the 18 point demands?
The Kg Medan incident did happen, just like many unanswered deaths in police custody and likewise issues. Why turn a blind eye on these issues? We have a right to know what actually took place. Any unlawful death has to be answerable. An inquiry will reveal the true nature of the incidence, unless of course the truth is unacceptable by some. It took us nearly 30 years to ask the questions on ‘Maika Holdings Funds” and yet no answers. We cannot wait another 50 years to demand an inquiry into Kg Medan issue, it’s now or never. If Datuk Subramaniam is indeed exceptional within the MIC he must show his support to the Indian community first by answering the much frequent and repeated question of what happened to the ‘Maika Holdings Funds’. Otherwise we have no choice but to keep believing MIC is no different from the Government when it comes to accountability and transparency, or even worse.
Asking for compensation instead for the victims, is shameful and degrading. Can any amount of money close the chapter (unanswered) on the Kg Medan incident or bring back the lost lives. Will it make any better the suffering of those injured and traumatised by the terrible incident. This compensation request seems to imply that “the Indians if thrown a few pennies will shut up”. It’s no longer the case, not after November 25th 2007 awakening.
Why the fear in questioning the Malay privileges. The Federal Constitution declares equality amongst it citizens. Didn’t we the Indians shed our blood for the independence of this country? Didn’t we work equally hard and contribute to the prosperity and development of this great nation? Are we lesser off people than others?. Why then are we still being told not to question the Malay privileges?. The fear and inhibitions of the Indians got washed off with ‘chemical laced water’ on November 25th 2007.
Yet again the Indians are being coerced not to question the Malay privileges. Exactly what the MIC ‘mandores’ have been doing the last 50 years.
On another point, why Mr. K.P.Samy do you wish to portray Datuk Subramaniam as
a hero behind the Hindraf struggle for the Indians when such recognition deservingly belongs to those incarcerated for upholding justice and the rights of the Indians and the people “Makkal Sakthi” who are the true heroes alongside the remarkable bravery of many uprising heroines.
If passing a memo ‘behind the scene’ to the PM and receiving promises from the PM “just before elections” indicates warriorship ‘Poorata Waathi’ then you are truly testing the intelligence of the Indians. I quote Uthaya’s words here “You can fool some Indians some of the time but you can’t fool all the Indians all of the time”. The support and efforts presumably by Datuk Subramaniam has to be seen to be believed, he should come forth and declare support for Hindraf and the 18 point demands. Until then there are many who will presume that he, like many others in MIC has his own interest to protect first.
How can we ever believe or trust Datuk Sri Samy Velu to be in dialogues with the government for the release of the Hindraf 5 leaders, when early upon the arrest he declared the PM to have done the right thing. What a contradiction ! Where is the truth here Mr. Samys ????
History shows there is only one person in ISA detention who had fought for Human Rights and the Indians vehemently without ‘fear or favour’ for many years now and continues to do so from within his cell. We believe the person who did not sign the so called secret document was P.Uthayakumar. He is a man of principles unwilling to compromise in the name of Indians. ‘Ondre solvar, ondre saivar’ ( his words are his actions) Even today he will not beg or negotiate for his release. “Who is the true Warrior (Poorata Waathi)” here????
Hindraf ‘Makkal Sakthi’ will follow this approach and through its chairman P.Waytha Moorthy, the Coordinators and Supporters the struggle will carry on.
Mr. K.P. Samy, you “or those behind you” have done a wonderful deed in bailing and supporting those detained after the rally. For this we truly appreciate your contribution towards the Indian struggle.
What ever said and done there is only one Hindarf “Makkal Sakthi” and one 18 Point Demands… not what took place “ BEHIND THE SCENES”.
Vaalga Hindraf ‘Maakal Sakthi’.
ps.. refer to the attached link original version of 18 point demands by Hindraf to PM
http://malaysianindiantoday.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/18-point-demands-of-hindraf-supporters/
and at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/70544 on the news of 18 demands in Mkini.
by Hindraf Makkal Sakthi
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